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occurrence
[ uh-kur-uhns, uh-kuhr- ]
/ ÉĖkÉr Éns, ÉĖkŹr- /
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noun
the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
something that happens; event; incident: We were delayed by several unexpected occurrences.
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Origin of occurrence
synonym study for occurrence
2. See event.
OTHER WORDS FROM occurrence
ocĀ·curĀ·rent, adjectivepreĀ·ocĀ·curĀ·rence, nounreĀ·ocĀ·curĀ·rence, nounWords nearby occurrence
occupied, Occupied Territories, occupier, occupy, occur, occurrence, occurrent, occur to one, occy, OCD, OCDM
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British Dictionary definitions for occurrence
occurrence
/ (ÉĖkŹrÉns) /
noun
something that occurs; a happening; event
the act or an instance of occurringa crime of frequent occurrence
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